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Brownsville

Wisconsin · 581 residents · 0.613 sq mi
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Brownsville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,735. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $166,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
581
+2%since 2000
from 570 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
948 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 930 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
+11%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3864885896907921990201020202024Brownsville
2024595
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,735
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,679 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,691
+14%since 2000
from $22,452 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.0%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,400
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$831
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $653 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.5%
−23.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
17.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.1%
+40.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+39%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(565)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(570)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3%(17)
Diversity Score
3
+242%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+70%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.3%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Brownsville, Wisconsin?

Brownsville, Wisconsin has about 581 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Brownsville, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Brownsville, Wisconsin earns about $60,735 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Brownsville, Wisconsin expensive?

In Brownsville, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $166,400, and the typical rent is about $831 a month.

How educated are people in Brownsville, Wisconsin?

About 23.7% of adults age 25 and over in Brownsville, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Brownsville, Wisconsin?

About 18.0% of people in Brownsville, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Brownsville, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Brownsville, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 161 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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